Demurrage and detention

What is Demurrage and detention?

Penalty charges for leaving a container at the terminal beyond the free days (demurrage) or keeping the carrier's equipment too long after pickup (detention). Regulatory holds on cosmetics imports are a common trigger, so complete notification and registration paperwork before the vessel arrives, not while it is waiting.

At a glance

Category

Trade & logistics

Also known as

체화료·지체료

Korean term

체화료·지체료

Last reviewed

July 23, 2026

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